be sensible of

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Inspired by Jean Jacques Rousseau's dedicated frankness, Bozzy deemed it "fine to be sensible of all one's various sentiments and to analyze them."

From Time Magazine Archive

I began to see things in their true relation once again, and even to be sensible of feelings I had so long outlived that I almost forgot that I had ever known them.

From The Wayfarers by Snaith, J. C.

One must come within arm's length of him to feel the beating of his heart, to be sensible of his force.

From Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 by Frothingham, Octavius Brooks

Peter also fancied that he shrank from him, 146 and the idea annoyed him; for Peter had begun to be sensible of a most decided change in the tone of public opinion regarding himself.

From Jan Vedder's Wife by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

He was beginning to be sensible of having passed judgment upon the girl without first according her a hearing.

From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis